Special & Early Childhood Education

UW Oshkosh’s Department of Special and
Early Childhood Education prepares undergraduate and graduate candidates to
become educational leaders who possess knowledge, skills and dispositions to educate
and empower others and garner respect for themselves and their profession. The
department prepares candidates to practice in a manner consistent with state
and national professional standards of practice.

Throughout their program, candidates in
the department will engage in field experiences, as well as instruction that
translates theory into evidenced-based inclusive practices to support
individuals, birth through adulthood, and their families.

The department participates in
collaborative outreach and research activities to meet the needs of local
school districts on topics of interest, such as professional learning
communities, school improvement, and inclusive practices.